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Technical Outcast

Technical Outcast

By Steve Ragan

Join host Steve Ragan as he discusses technology, security, current events, hackers, and anything else that comes to mind with a running cast of characters and their unique insights.
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Conti - Curated Intelligence Conversations

Technical OutcastAug 13, 2021

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Conti - Curated Intelligence Conversations

Conti - Curated Intelligence Conversations

This week, Technical Outcast hangs out with the crew on the Curated Intelligence Discord channel to talk about Conti. The playbook for Conti was recently leaked by an affiliate, but what does that mean for enterprise operations and defenders?

Aug 13, 202150:26
Ransomware - Curated Intelligence Conversations

Ransomware - Curated Intelligence Conversations

This week, Technical Outcast hangs out with the crew on the Curated Intelligence Discord channel to talk about ransomware. The conversation covers best practices, mitigation, ransomware discovery, and what to do about ransom payments... should you pay? 

Jul 02, 202101:13:33
Unsolicited Advice - The Working Title of Andy's Book (Andy Explains)

Unsolicited Advice - The Working Title of Andy's Book (Andy Explains)

Andy Ellis (@csoandy),   CSO at Akamai Technologies, joins Steve Ragan for a discussion about his new book, with a collection of essays and thoughts on a number of different topics. In addition, the two explain their secret for selecting topics, and trade stories about the before times (pre-COVID). 

Nov 05, 202048:06
Breaking things with a purpose - Ep 003

Breaking things with a purpose - Ep 003

In today's episode, we're joined by Jake Miller from Bishop Fox to discuss various aspects of the pen-testing industry, such as policy and scope, as well as getting the most out of your assessments. Jake also shares an amusing war story involving Microsoft Excel, and the power of basic built-in functions.

Oct 25, 202052:20
IOCs and CVEs in the OT - Ep 002
Oct 25, 202041:52
Personal Impact and Interactions (Andy Explains)

Personal Impact and Interactions (Andy Explains)

Andy Ellis (@csoandy),  CSO at Akamai Technologies, joins Steve Ragan for a discussion about  adding value and having an impact when interacting with the public. 

Aug 20, 202041:22
Work Life Balance (Andy Explains)

Work Life Balance (Andy Explains)

Andy Ellis (@csoandy), CSO at Akamai Technologies, joins Steve Ragan for a discussion about work / life balance, in this inaugural segment called Andy Explains.  

Jun 17, 202032:60
Darknet Revisited (Episode 001)

Darknet Revisited (Episode 001)

Steve and Dr. Krypt3ia return to talk about the Darknet, including  elements that were left out of the live stream. In this episode they  discuss the late and great Bob Ross, a recently opened market place, a  carded product shop, the difference between real shops and scams, as  well as the disturbing elements of the Darknet that are best avoided.

May 31, 202001:08:54
Darknet Exploration (Live Stream)

Darknet Exploration (Live Stream)

Host Steve Ragan, joined by Krypt3ia and rand0h, introduce Technical Outcast during a live stream to raise money for Ocean Academy. They talk about the basics of the Darknet, as well as other aspects of the criminal economy. The Ocean Academy is the only high school on Caye Caulker, an island of Belize. The students and school have been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Technical Outcast was recorded live as part of a 24-hour stream to benefit the kids. 

May 16, 202041:11